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How to Ditch the Biggest Fossil Fuel Offenders in Your Life

How-ToUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall
Here are some high-impact ways to reduce your personal use of oil and gas and gain a little energy independence.
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The Best and Worst Toilet Paper, Paper Towel, and Facial Tissue Brands

How-ToCanada, United StatesCourtney Lindwall
Tissue paper production is taking a devastating toll on forests. NRDC’s newest Issue with Tissue report can help you find earth-friendly brands.
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Green Your Dry Cleaning Routine

How-ToUnited StatesStarre Vartan

Chemicals used to clean clothes can be toxic—and expensive. One thing they’re not? Necessary.

Guía sobre el mercurio

How-ToUnited StatesShanti Menon
Consejos a tener en mente para evitar la exposición al mercurio, desde el sushi hasta las caries.

Mercury Guide

How-ToUnited StatesShanti Menon
Whether you're getting dental fillings or ordering sushi, keep these tips in mind to avoid exposure.

How to Buy a Safer Sofa

How-ToUnited States, CaliforniaAlexandra Zissu

Finding upholstered furniture free of harmful flame retardants is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Nueve trucos para no desperdiciar el agua

How-ToUnited States
Ya has dejado de lavar media tanda de ropa y de dejar el agua correr en lo que te cepillas los dientes. Pues bien. ¿Sabías que existen muchísimas maneras más de evitar botar agua? Y cuando decimos botar agua, son…

9 Tricks That Save Tons of Water

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So you’ve stopped doing half loads of laundry and running the faucet when you brush your teeth. Great! Did you know about all these other ways you can avoid wasting hundreds of gallons of water a day?

5 Tips for Buying Better Beef

How-ToUnited StatesKim Castleberry

How to decode all those labels, find responsible producers, and help force change in the beef-production industry through the power of your dollars.

Cuatro formas de evitar químicos tóxicos en el empaque de alimentos

How-ToUnited StatesPerrin Ireland
Independientemente de lo que alegue la industria, el hecho es que el BPA es tóxico. Veena Singla, científica para el NRDC quiere sacarlo del mercado, junto con demás productos igualmente tóxicos desarrollados como alternativas al BPA.

4 Ways to Avoid Toxic Chemicals in Food Packaging

How-ToUnited StatesPerrin Ireland

Despite what the industry will tell you, BPA is toxic. NRDC scientist Veena Singla wants it—and its equally poisonous replacements—out of our products.